People always seem surprised by flash flooding in the summer. Why at a time when we typically enjoy our best weather can heavy rainfalls overwhelm drains and gutters? During the summer, prolonged hot and dry conditions bake the ground hard. Â If there is then sudden, significant rainfall, the ground is unable to soak up [...]
Following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions on most construction sites, it is reassuring to see house builders and property developers resuming construction on many of their sites. CCTV Drainage Surveys We offer a range of drain surveying, drain clearing and drain unblocking services for property developers and house builders, whether for large housing [...]
Following the vetting process including interview and reference checking, we are pleased to have received our Checkatrade certification. We are very proud to join a community that strives for businesses to deliver the best services they can for their customers. All of the checks that we have been through can be seen on our [...]
As you can imagine, in our line of business working in confined spaces is a regular part of our working day. What may not be so obvious is the specialist skills and knowledge required to enter and operate safely in those spaces. They are challenging environments to work in, not just because of their [...]
The current coronavirus pandemic has impacted all of our lives. At Drain and Sewer Services, we are still working and performing essential tasks, but there's one part of our community really having to go above and beyond. Based in Aldershot, it's normally our military neighbours on the frontline, but at the moment, the NHS [...]
The Met Office declared February 2020 the wettest February on record, with floods devastating families and businesses across the country. At Drain and Sewer Services we continue to invest in the newest resources to help customers recover from flooding more quickly. Our latest jet unblocking and floodwater suction capability It’s essential to have the [...]
In December we announced that we would be adding a new lorry to our expanding fleet. We are excited to announce that our new RCV Ultra Cleaner Recycler lorry – a brand new jetting and sucking recycler unit - will be ready for delivery in early March and we can’t wait to see this [...]
Whilst trees are something to be enjoyed it’s unfortunate that their roots are a common cause of drain blockages and damage. It’s something our teams see all the time and if you have trees near your property, something you should be aware of. How do roots damage pipes? As roots spread searching for nutrients, [...]
Drain & Sewer Services were recently asked by a local authority for assistance in flood alleviation. The local area was hit with flooding following several days of heavy rain. Build-up of surface water and debris washed onto the roads had caused flooding to houses, footpaths and roads which contributed to major disruption and inconvenience [...]
With shoppers stranded in shopping centres and families being evacuated from their homes in South Yorkshire last week we’re seeing at first-hand how quickly torrential rain can turn into flooding and how no-one expected it until it happened. The clean-up will take months and £millions, not to mention the distress and disruption for the [...]
